Winter Retreat Portal
NOTICE BOARD
Weekly Zoom meetings with Sara Wendt: Sundays at 2:30pm EST
Missed the Live Meetings with Sara?
The recording link of each meeting will be posted here. The link that is used to join the meeting live will not work to view it as a recording.
Recording from Sunday, March 6th – Week Nine
Recording from Sunday, March 13th – Week Ten
Missed the Live Session?
After each Livestreamed session end, Zoom will process the on-demand viewing of that session. You will use the exact link for that session to access it on-demand as you would live.
The processing time may take 10-20 minutes on average or it may take hours. Unfortunately, we have no control over this so please be patient and check the link later.
Hot Mango Cafe
Meet up with other retreaters on the online cafe! It is for participants of this Winter Retreat only and is not to be shared publicly.
Cafe Schedule (EDT)
Friday – Wednesday: 9:15pm-10:30pm
Thursday: 9:15-10:30am
If no one is in the cafe when you log in, please wait a few minutes! Sometimes people miss each other by a matter of minutes.
10 Week Schedule
This is the schedule that is being followed at the Temple. Adapt the schedule to correspond comfortably and easily with your daily routine. During the retreat at the Temple we have 4 – 5 sessions a day. At home, choose as many sessions per day as allows you to relax into a relaxed and spacious state of mind.
Each week of retreat will be available for one week after each ends. Please see the schedule for details
Color Key:
Teaching & Meditation Session | Meeting with Sara Wendt | Self Guided Session | Puja
Developing Renunciation · JAN 7 - 13 w/Gen Samten
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, January 21.
This retreat is based on the meditations on the initial and intermediate scope from The New Meditation Handbook.
- Sadhanas that will be used: Prayers for Meditation and The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra
- Additional references: Any Lamrim texts such as The Mirror of Dharma with Additions, Modern Buddhism and Joyful Path of Good Fortune
Schedule for Week One
Please note that the self-guided session will not be livestreamed and are mearly suggested.
Friday, January 7
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, January 8
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, January 9
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
2:30-3:30: Creating a Retreat Environment Meeting w/Sara Wendt
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, January 10
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session (Q&A)
7:30-9:00pm: Offering to the Spiritual Guide
Tuesday, January 11
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Wednesday, January 12
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, January 13
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Concluding Teaching
Compassion and Wisdom · JAN 14 - 20 w/Gen Samten
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, January 28.
This retreat is based on the meditations the great scope from The New Meditation Handbook. This retreat is also based on the Lojong instructions contained in Universal Compassion and The New Eight Steps to Happiness.
- Sadhanas that will be used: Prayers for Meditation and The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra
- Additional references: Any Lamrim texts such as The Mirror of Dharma with Additions, Modern Buddhism and Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Any Lojong texts such as Universal Compassion and The New Eight Steps to Happiness
Schedule for Week Two
Please note that the self-guided session will not be live-streamed and are merely suggested.
Friday, January 14
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, January 15
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
**11:00am-12:15pm**: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, January 16
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
2:30-3:30: Creating a Retreat Environment Meeting w/Sara Wendt
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, January 17
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session (Q&A)
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Tuesday, January 18
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Wednesday, January 19
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, January 20
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Concluding Teaching
Going for Refuge · JAN 21 - 27 w/Gen Rigpa
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, February 4.
This retreat is based on the preliminary guide of Refuge practice presented in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra (2nd ed.).
- Sadhana that will be used: The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra
- Additional references: Modern Buddhism and Joyful Path of Good Fortune
Schedule for Week Three
Please note that the self-guided session will not be live-streamed and are merely suggested.
Friday, January 21
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, January 22
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, January 23
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
2:30-3:30: Creating a Retreat Environment Meeting w/Sara Wendt
4:30-5:45pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, January 24
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session (Q&A)
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Tuesday, January 25
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Wednesday, January 26
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, January 27
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-12:45pm: Concluding Teaching
Vajrasattva · JAN 28 - FEB 3 w/Gen Rigpa
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, February 11.
All sessions for this retreat will be available to watch until February 11 at Midnight EST
This retreat is based on the preliminary guide of Varjasattva presented in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra (2nd ed.).
- Sadhana that will be used: The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra
- Additional references: Joyful Path of Good Fortune, New Guide to Dakini Land
Register for In Person Week Four (or partial)
Register for Online Weekend Four
Schedule for Week Four
Please note that the self-guided session will not be live-streamed and are merely suggested. Instructions for how to engage in these sessions will be available on the Winter Retreat Portal once you have registered.
Friday, January 28
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, January 29
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
2:15-5:45pm: Melodious Drum Puja
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, January 30
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, January 31
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session (Q&A)
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Tuesday, February 1
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Wednesday, February 2
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, February 3
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Concluding Teaching
Mandala Offering · FEB 4 - 10 w/Gen Rigpa
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, February 18.
This retreat is based on the preliminary guide of Mandala Offering presented in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra (2nd ed.).
- Sadhana that will be used: The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra
- Additional references: Great Treasury of Merit and The New Guide to Dakini Land
Register for In Person Week Five (or partial)
Register for Online Weekend Five
Schedule for Week Five
Friday, February 4
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, February 5
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, February 6
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, February 7
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session (Q&A)
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Tuesday, February 8
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Wednesday, February 9
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, February 10
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Concluding Teaching
7:30-9:15pm: Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Guru Yoga · FEB 11 - 17 w/Gen Rigpa
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, February 25.
This retreat is based on the preliminary guide of Guru Yoga presented in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra (2nd ed.).
- Sadhana that will be used: The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra
- Additional reference: Great Treasury of Merit
Register for In Person Week Six (or partial)
Register for Online Weekend Six
Schedule for Week Six
Friday, February 11
2:15-3:30pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel w/tsog
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, February 12
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, February 13
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, February 14
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session (Q&A)
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Tuesday, February 15
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
**11:00am-12:30pm**: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Wednesday, February 16
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, February 17
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Concluding Teaching
Tranquil Abiding · FEB 18 - 24 w/Gen Samten
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, March 4.
This retreat focuses on meditation on the nature of the mind, as presented in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra (2nd ed.).
- Sadhana that will be used: The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra
- Additional references: Text about tranquil abiding: Joyful Path of Good Fortune, Mahamudra Tantra, and Clear Light of Bliss. Texts nature of the mind: Mahamudra Tantra, Clear Light of Bliss, and the meditation CD Meditations for a Clear Mind.
Register for In Person Week Seven (or partial)
Register for Online Week Seven
Register for Online Weekend Seven
Schedule for Week Seven
Friday, February 18
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, February 19
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, February 20
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session w/WFJ
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, February 21
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session w/WFJ
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Tuesday, February 22
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session w/WFJ
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session (Q&A)
Wednesday, February 23
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session w/WFJ
111:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, February 24
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Concluding Teaching
7:30-8:45pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel w/tsog
Superior Seeing · FEB 25 - MAR 3 w/Gen Samten
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, March 11.
The retreat is based on the ultimate nature of reality or emptiness presented in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra (2nd ed.).
- Sadhana that will be used: The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra
- Additional references: Modern Buddhism, Joyful Path of Good Fortune and The New Heart of Wisdom.
Register for In Person Week Eight (or partial)
Register for Online Week Eight
Register for Online Weekend Eight
Schedule for Week Eight
Friday, February 25
11:00-12:45pm: Offering to the Spiritual Guide
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, February 26
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, February 27
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, February 28
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
2:15-5:45pm: Melodious Drum Puja
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Tuesday, March 1
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Wednesday, March 2
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, March 3
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Concluding Teaching
Heruka Generation Stage · MAR 4 - 10 w/Gen Samten
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, March 18.
Qualifications necessary for participating in this retreat:
Familiarity with Kadam Dharma is essential. To gain a basic familiarity with Kadam Dharma, it is helpful to read Modern Buddhism: Volume 1 – Sutra and Volume 2 – Tantra. A free eBook download is available at emodernbuddhism.com
Sadhana used for this retreat: The Yoga of Buddha Heruka
Participants must have already received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Heruka. Alternatively, if you have received a Je Tsongkhapa empowerment that included the transmission of the Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka mantra, and are planning on receiving a Heruka empowerment soon, you are also qualified to attend. If you have not received either of these empowerments, please contact us.
Register for In Person Week Nine (or partial)
Register for Online Weekend Nine
Schedule for Week Nine
Friday, March 4
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, March 5
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, March 6
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, March 7
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session (Q&A)
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Tuesday, March 8
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Wednesday, March 9
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-6:00pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, March 10
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Concluding Teaching
7:30-9:15pm: Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Completion Stage · MAR 11 - 17 w/Gen Samten
The on-demand viewing for this retreat is available until Friday, March 25.
This retreat is based on the completion stage meditations presented in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra (2nd ed.).
Qualifications necessary for participating in this retreat:
Familiarity with Kadam Dharma is essential. To gain a basic familiarity with Kadam Dharma, it is helpful to read Modern Buddhism: Volume 1 – Sutra and Volume 2 – Tantra. A free eBook download is available at emodernbuddhism.com
Participants must have already received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Heruka. Alternatively, if you have received a Je Tsongkhapa empowerment that included the transmission of the Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka mantra, and are planning on receiving a Heruka empowerment soon, you are also qualified to attend. If you have not received either of these empowerments, please contact us.
- Sadhana that will be used: The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra
- Additional references: The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra (2nd ed.), Mahamudra Tantra and Clear Light of Bliss
Register for In Person Week Ten (or partial)
Register for Online Weekend Ten
Schedule for Week Ten
Friday, March 11
11:30am-1:00pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel w/tsog
7:30-9:00: Introduction
Saturday, March 12
8:00-9:00am: Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
4:30-5:45pm: Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Sunday, March 13
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session w/WFJ
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Monday, March 14
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session w/WFJ
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Tuesday, March 15
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session w/WFJ
**11:00am-12:30pm**: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session (Q&A)
Wednesday, March 16
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session w/WFJ
11:30am-1:00pm: Guided Session
3:00-4:00pm: Self-Guided Session
5:00-6:00pm: Self-Guided Session
7:30-9:00pm: Guided Session
Thursday, March 17
8:00-9:00am: Self-Guided Session
11:30am-1:00pm: Concluding Teaching
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